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Korea Investment Corporation (KIC)

South Korea's sovereign wealth fund

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Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
Founded year: 2005
Company type: Government agency
Number of employees: 200–500
Industry: Investment Management & Fund Operators

Last updated October 19

Latest news about Korea Investment Corporation (KIC)

In short: KIC reported a record 13.91% return as Korea planned a 20 trillion-won AI fund.

Company announcements

July 22 KIC

KIC warns of damage from voice phishing impersonation

There has been a case of voice phishing impersonating KIC employees. They forge business cards to propose urgent contracts or request meetings.

July 2 KIC

KIC celebrated its 21st anniversary.

Total assets under management of $232 billion, achieving a return rate of 13.91%, starting TPA pilot operation, and planning to open new overseas offices.

June 2 KIC

KIC published its 2025 annual report.

The report contains detailed information on investment performance and management status.

February 23 KIC

Korea Investment Corporation Records 13.91% Operating Return Rate in 2025

KIC, led by President Park Il-young, achieved an annual 13.91% in its operating performance tallied from last year. For details, refer to the attached file.

Media coverage

October 19 Seoul Economic Daily

KIC Chief Says First Domestic Investments to Begin Next Year

KIC will start domestic strategic industry investments next year, and its chief pledged safeguards against conflicts of interest involving...

September 9 Seoul Economic Daily

KIC to Create Strategic Investment Account, Expand Into Sovereign Wealth Fund Role

KIC will create a strategic investment account next year to supply long-term capital to Korean semiconductor and AI firms, ...

August 3 매일경제

On the 31st of last month, the government announced a "plan to introduce the Korean version of the s.. - MK

A sovereign wealth fund refers to an investment fund established by the government to manage assets such as foreign exchange reserves. Singapore's "Temasek" and Norway's...

July 31 UPI

South Korea plans $13.6B strategic investment fund

S. Korea plans to launch a $13.6 billion KIC investment next year to provide long-term equity capital for AI, semiconductors and other industries.

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